Reginald Sainvil is a member of the Firm’s Restructuring and Insolvency Practice based in the Miami office. He regularly represents corporate debtors, financial institutions, indenture trustees, investors, and secured and unsecured creditors in domestic and international corporate restructurings, liquidations, and distressed financings and acquisitions.
Practice Focus
Reginald has broad advisory and litigation experience with complex issues that arise in reorganizations, restructurings, receiverships, workouts, liquidations, and distressed acquisitions and sales, in both domestic and cross-border situations and proceedings. He defends creditors in bankruptcy-related contested matters and adversary proceedings, including preference and fraudulent transfer litigation. He also handles complex commercial litigation issues arising from business disputes, advises parties to financial contracts regarding safe harbor protections, and provides strategic advice on the optimum structuring of transactions.
Representative Legal Matters
Prior to joining the Firm, Reginald handled the following matters:
- Represented the court-appointed fiduciary for a commercial lending business in jointly administered Chapter 11 Cases in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida
- Represented a pharmaceutical company with over $100 million in liabilities in its Chapter 11 case in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware
- Represented a regional leader in the distribution of thermal insulation products with over $10 million in liabilities in its Chapter 11 Case in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
- Represented the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors in the Chapter 11 case of a transportation and logistics company in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida
- Represented the receiver in the judicial dissolution of a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center in Florida
Professional Honors
- Selected, The Florida Bar Business Law Section’s Fellowship Program, 2020-2022 Class
- Named, Legacy Magazine, “40 Under 40: Black Leaders of Today and Tomorrow,” 2020
- Named, The National Black Lawyers, “Top 40 Under 40” attorney in Florida, 2019
- Listed, Pro Bono Honor Roll, United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, 2018
- Selected, Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) Pathfinder Program, 2018
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Young Lawyers, International Bar Association - Insolvency Section Membership Officer
- Haitian Lawyers Association - Issues Committee Vice Chair
- Federal Bar Association - Diversity and Inclusion Standing Committee Member
- American Bar Association - Member
- American Bankruptcy Institute - Member
- Bankruptcy Bar Association of the Southern District of Florida - Member
- Turnaround Management Association - Member
Admissions
- Florida~United States (2018)
- Pennsylvania~United States (2015)
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit~United States (2016)
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit~United States (2018)
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Colorado~United States (2020)
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida~United States (2018)
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Florida~United States (2018)
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Florida~United States (2018)
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Indiana~United States (2017)
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Indiana~United States (2020)
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Michigan~United States (2016)
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Ohio~United States (2017)
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania~United States (2018)
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Pennsylvania~United States (2015)
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Texas~United States (2018)
Education
- University of Pittsburgh School of Law (JD) (2015)
- University of Miami (BBA Finance) (2011)
Languages
Publications
- Author, "Third Circuit Holds That Stipulation of Dismissal as to Remaining Defendants Begins 30-Day Clock to Appeal for All Parties," On Appeal (Bar Association for the Third Federal Circuit) Volume X, Number 2, August 2016, at 3
David Points focuses his practice on discovery, early exploration of settlement potential, and judicious use of practice.
David believes that it is the carrier’s claim, money, and effective representation that inherently entails appropriate litigation to the size and complexity of the matter.
David is focused on representing and advising insurance carriers in matters of coverage and bad faith. He handles a variety of claims in both state and federal court.
Background
As a former plaintiff’s attorney, David is well-respected by both sides of the insurance law bar for his professionalism and knowledge. Additionally, personal service and professional excellence are the foundation upon which his insurance law practice is built.
Related Services
Insurance
EDUCATION
Southern University Law Center
J.D., 2017
Florida Institute of Technology
M.B.A., 2011
Howard University
B.B.A., 2009
Business Management
BAR ADMISSIONS
COURT ADMISSIONS
- United States District Court of Texas
- Eastern and Southern
Emma Baker is an Associate in the Chicago, Illinois office of Jackson Lewis P.C. She represents employers in all phases of litigation and before administrative agencies, including the California Civil Rights Department and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Her practice focuses on workplace law matters, including preventive advice and counseling.
Current Practice & Experience
At Jackson Lewis, Emma advises and defends employers in complex employment-related disputes. She regularly assists clients with navigating administrative proceedings and litigation while providing strategic counseling to minimize risk and promote compliance.
Prior Legal Experience
Before joining Jackson Lewis, Emma was an Associate at a prominent San Francisco law firm, where she developed experience in intellectual property and complex litigation in both federal and state courts. Her work included all stages of litigation, such as pretrial pleadings and motion practice, arbitration, and written discovery.
Law School Leadership & Activities
During law school, Emma was appointed by the Dean to serve on the Admissions Committee for the Class of 2024. She held numerous leadership roles, including Vice President of the King Hall Intellectual Property Law Association (KHIPLA) and Vice President of the Black Law Students Association (BLSA). She also served as a Symposium Editor for the Business Law Journal, a Teaching Assistant for 1L Legal Research and Writing I & II, a Research Assistant to Professor Donna Shestowsky, and a member of King Hall’s First-Generation Advocates Board.
Emma externed for the Honorable William J. Murray, Jr. at the Court of Appeal for the Third Appellate District of California. She earned both a Pro Bono Program Certificate and a Public Service Law Program Certificate and served BLSA in various leadership capacities at the local and regional levels. Among her accomplishments was founding and serving as Co-Chair of King Hall’s First Annual Martin Luther King Service Day.
Technology & Diversity Experience
Emma was selected as one of sixteen students nationwide for the inaugural class of the Law in Technology Diversity Collaborative Summer Associate Program. Through this program, she gained cross-company legal experience working both in-house at a technology company and alongside outside counsel, enabling her to better understand and anticipate client needs and processes.
Professional Approach
Emma thrives in high-pressure environments and is deeply client-focused. She is committed to providing high-level service and trusted guidance to employers navigating the complexities of workplace and employment law.
Lakia Shelton is a workers’ compensation attorney in Atlanta with Farah & Farah, where she advocates for injured workers throughout Georgia. Her career path through every level of the legal field—from paralegal to law clerk to attorney—has given her a comprehensive understanding of the workers’ compensation process and the challenges clients face at every stage.
Professional Experience
Lakia has played a key role in launching workers’ compensation departments at global law firms. This hands-on experience enables her to anticipate client needs, explain complex legal procedures with clarity, and provide compassionate, confident guidance from start to finish.
Practice Areas
Education
- Juris Doctor, Florida A&M University College of Law
- Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Florida A&M University
Bar Admissions & Memberships
Education
Brandon graduated from Texas State University with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. He went on to earn his Juris Doctor from Texas Tech University School of Law, where he graduated in the top one-third of his class.
Leadership & Involvement
While in law school, Brandon served as President of the Black Law Students Association and President of the Sports and Entertainment Society.
Legal Experience
After law school, Brandon began practicing in the personal injury field. He has handled a wide range of cases, including wrongful death, premises liability, medical malpractice, and nursing home abuse.
Honors & Recognition
Brandon was named a Top 40 Under 40 lawyer in both 2020 and 2021.